DOWNTOWN CULTURE Ambitious Vibes Candle Co. to open May 1 in Downtown Racine From the Recent business openings in Racine County series HOLLY GILVARY Apr 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 Updated Jun 5, 2026 1 of 3 "I’m just really excited to bring something that hopefully can bring people to downtown and kind of be a part of the downtown culture," Garcia said. HOLLY GILVARY Customers will be able to mix and match scents for their own candles. HOLLY GILVARY Ambitious Vibes offers several options for both molds and dishes for customers to shape and hold their candles. 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